Samsung Galaxy A40 64 GB Android Dual-SIM 5.9 Inch Smartphone - Black (UK Version)

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The Samsung Galaxy A40 also has a number of scene settings, so whatever you’re snapping it can adjust the settings accordingly. inch screen and indeed this is one of the weaker aspects of the handset, as while it should see you through a day you’ll definitely need to charge this every night. While the Samsung Galaxy S10 range is rightly getting a lot of attention, Samsung has also crafted new phones for those who can’t afford or can’t justify the cost of its flagships. There are lots of phones that we could say the same about, so it’s not a disaster, but it is a disappointment. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is one of a growing number of budget phones that give you a lot for your money, but it’s notable because it comes from Samsung, a company that’s more known for expensive handsets.

Samsung Galaxy A40 64 GB Android Dual-SIM 5.9 Inch Smartphone

If your product is deemed to be out of warranty on engineer inspection the repair and a convenience surcharge will be chargeable.Still, it looks smart and functional, and is available in three colors; blue, coral (pink) and white. inch 1080 x 2340 Super AMOLED screen with a pixel density of around 437 pixels per inch and an aspect ratio of 19.

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And the Samsung Galaxy A40 runs Android 9 Pie, so its software is up to date, though being a somewhat budget phone we wouldn’t count on this getting a fast update to Android Q when that lands later in 2019. uk/browse/technology/mobile-phones-and-accessories/sim-free-phones/c:30147/brands:samsung/" on this server. That's enough power to keep Android 9 ticking along without hassle, and it comes with Samsung's One UI interface laid over the top.

We had a brief play around with the Galaxy A40 cameras and while the app is easy to use and the photo quality is passable, it's not the quickest camera and unlikely to offer up anything too special.

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Hands on reviews' are a journalist's first impressions of a piece of kit based on spending some time with it. So all in all the Samsung Galaxy A40 looks better than it feels, but it doesn’t feel awful, especially given that manageable size, and it looks great, particularly if you choose the blue or coral colour, rather than the more ordinary black and white shades. Round the back you'll find a centralized and easy to reach fingerprint scanner, while the power and volume keys are on the right side of the A40.Out of all of Samsung's new A series line-up, the Galaxy A40 is the easiest to hold in one hand as it's the shortest and narrowest of the bunch. com Services and marketing information, new product and service announcements as well as special offers, events and newsletters. Still, on the plus side it supports 15W fast charging, so you can get it powered up again quite quickly.

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headphone port – that might not sound notable, but with ever more phones lacking said port it’s worth mentioning. You get 64GB of storage as well, plus the option to expand on that by up to 512GB with a microSD card (sold separately). Under the hood there's a 3,100mAh battery with 15W fast charging capabilities and that's joined by a 1. He's interviewed CEOs from some of the world's biggest tech firms, visited their HQs and has appeared on live TV and radio, including Sky News, BBC News, BBC World News, Al Jazeera, LBC and BBC Radio 4. Memory comes in at 64GB, and with a microSD card slot as well there should be more than enough room for most users.

inch screen to be, though those with smaller hands will still have to employ both to use it comfortably. You don’t get flagship power in the Galaxy A40, but performance is still very solid, thanks to 4GB of RAM and an octa-core Exynos 7885 chipset. Originally specializing in phones, tablets and wearables, John is now TechRadar's resident automotive expert, reviewing the latest and greatest EVs and PHEVs on the market. The important thing is we have been able to play with it ourselves and can give you some sense of what it's like to use, even if it's only an embryonic view.